Natural Resource Exports, Fiscal Policy Volatility and Growth
type="main" xml:id="sjpe12055-abs-0001"> <title type="main">Abstract</title> <p>The combination of poor institutions and erratic macroeconomic policy, as measured by the volatility of fiscal policy, is associated with slower growth. We show that macroeconomic policy is more erratic in countries that are rich in natural resources, especially minerals and fuels, and in those that receive large aid inflows. Poor institutions also play a role. Although Africa is a major receiver of aid and exporter of natural resources, this is not purely an African phenomenon. Output volatility is not associated with slower growth after controlling for institutions and the volatility of fiscal policy.
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2014
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Authors: | Bleaney, Michael ; Halland, Håvard |
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Scottish Journal of Political Economy. - Scottish Economic Society - SES. - Vol. 61.2014, 5, p. 502-522
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Scottish Economic Society - SES |
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